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Why is Ukraine-Russia war of special interest to Canadians? Refugee and immigration expert available to discuss
York University professor notes sizeable and influential diaspora as key TORONTO, March 4, 2022 – As the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has displaced more than one million people already, the UN R
March 4, 2022 | 2:39 pm
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Study: Podcasts must add underrepresented veteran voices to better portray Canadian war efforts
TORONTO, March 2, 2022 – Historically Eurocentric and white portrayals have dominated the depiction of Canadian war efforts while the contributions of racial and ethnic minorities have been
March 2, 2022 | 2:39 pm
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Is international humanitarian law robust enough to protect civilians in conflict zones? Conference to explore
TORONTO, February 28, 2022 – The Canadian Red Cross and York University are presenting Displacement of Civilians and the Efficacy of International Humanitarian Law. The conference on Ma
February 28, 2022 | 2:41 pm
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Legal expert available to discuss Emergencies Act related topics
TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2022 – As Canadians wait for the federal government to table a motion in both the House of Commons and Senate following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the Emergenc
February 17, 2022 | 2:46 pm
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York University advances new School of Medicine plans
TORONTO, February 16, 2022 – Today, York University has announced the next steps in its plan to develop a new School of Medicine that will focus on training family and primary care doct
February 16, 2022 | 2:47 pm